Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 378

Francis' mood visibly darkened at the mention of the evening's events.

"Big brother." It was clear to Gilbert that Francis was seething with anger. "Caroline will stay here tonight. Let her cool down, and then you two can talk, okay?"

After a few moments of heavy silence, Francis turned his gaze to Caroline, who stubbornly faced away from him. "If you're hell-bent on staying, then stay. We can talk when you're ready to spill."

He then wheeled himself away.

Gilbert hurried after him to see him out.

"Big brother."

Outside, Sawyer was waiting.

Gilbert helped Francis into the car, hesitating as if wanting to say something more. "Big brother…"

Francis glanced at his brother, a hint of sarcasm in his tone. "What is it now?"

Gilbert bit his cheek, deciding to just ask, "Do you, by any chance, have someone else?"

Francis fell silent. A long moment passed without a word.

"Big brother?"

"I'm tired. Heading back now."

In the end, Francis never directly answered the question, simply instructing Sawyer, "Let's go."

"Yes, Mr. Francis."

As the car drove away, Gilbert stood frozen, a heavy feeling in his chest. Knowing his brother as well as he did, he feared this might actually be true.

What about Caroline?

...

Inside the living room, Sherilyn was yawning, arms crossed.

When Gilbert returned, she looked up. "So, should I leave now or right now?"

Stepping closer, Gilbert took her wrist gently. "Don't stir things up. Just go upstairs, okay?"

"Hmm," Sherilyn raised an eyebrow, playing coy. "Why am I stirring things up?"

Pointing at Caroline, "She wants to stay, right? It'd be awkward if I stayed too, wouldn't it?"

"Sherilyn." Gilbert's grip on her wrist tightened slightly. "Caroline will sleep in the downstairs guest room. Just go upstairs, alright?"